Question

1. David has $40 to spend at the state fair. The entrance fee is $15 and each

ride costs $1.25. Write an equation that best represents the situation. Then
solve to find out how many rides he can go on.

Answer 1

let he takes x ride in total

1

$15 + 1.25x = $40

on solving

1.25x = 40 -15

1.25x=25

x=25/1.25 = 20

He can go on 20 rides.

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